ALWAYS Have a Backup - The Show Depends on It! EDC Mexico with Louis The Child

[@christianjackson]

Thanks for watching! If you're interested, hoodies (and more) are back in stock at the link in the description. They are going super fast and I might have to reorder again soon

[@JoboLS]

Awesome vid

[@maximilianvonbomhard2512]

Christian Jackson would buy it but shipping costs 9k 😭

[@christianjackson]

Pick the other shipping option...

[@Eli.Suarez]

Mine I got last year is already wearing out, time to get my second one

[@ahmedkaboodj5601]

I am from egybt and I want to be like you ❤❤

[@LStranck]

I personally always bring with me a long list of strange adapters for everything Usually people that ask why I have them with me are the same that later will ask one of this ridiculously strange adapters, so the show can be saved 😂

[@christianjackson]

Likewise! I should make a video on all adapters I bring lol it’s ridiculous

[@loisoklm]

Been watching Christian since forever and seeing his evolution makes me proud somehow

[@christianjackson]

That means a lot thank you 🙏

[@slowgold20]

@@christianjackson I work with Local 15 a lot, and it's just such a shame to see how bad our industry is taking this. I finally got on Precision's rigger list, but I dont think that phones gunna ring any time soon.

[@wienerstein2817]

@@christianjackson There's probably a better place to ask this question but do you rent shelf space at the shop you took the MA from in the beginning of the video?

[@dilevasoundmusic3377]

These videos are missed, you were and you will be a great reference, do not miss out on KZbin, they are very helpful.

[@martinsb28]

Never clicked off the teacher live stream so fast (thx corona virus)

[@scotts.8972]

That countdown for the pyro is 10/10 cool.

[@jonathonwardlow2340]

You should do a video explaining some of your most interesting shows. Either that being location or say something that happens at the event like wind storm or your console crashes. Would like to hear your stories. Also on a side note has the virus been affecting you like it has the majority of us?

[@joseriveralopez6703]

Rifadisimo lo que haces carnal! Pude apreciarlo en edc México 🔥🇲🇽

[@denilsonalmeida9262]

Keep recording videos like this, showing the work at the events. I'm from Brazil and your videos have been a reference for me. Thank you very much for sharing this content with us.

[@EposEffekte]

3 USB 64GB two with the same library, the third with my own productions on there. Then a HDD I keep on my back pack that hold over thing so I can move files around or add new ones at the hotel.

[@jacobfilderman]

Really love your videos Christian, they've been a great resource as I have found myself in lighting for the past year or so. Missed you in DC, or rather suspect you weren't at the LTC after-party. Got to meet Scott and watch him DJ as well haha, great crew on that tour. Would be interested in some theory focused content from you, going into some of the hows and whys of your lighting decisions during a show. Maybe get a rundown of your programming essentials and favorite go-to techniques. Keep it up dude 👊

[@nektaroid]

Hi Christian really love the work you are doing. I am a LT from old school analog. Did not get chance to work with a digital board and moving lights till 2002 when the band i came to America in 1975 got back together after splitting up in 1979. Did a few shows and had a in house system in a theatre in NJ. Had a day job. Then the band got together in 2002 for Nearfest in NJ Trenton I had not done lights for Twenty four years. So had the butterflies especialy when i got up to the lighting desk and there it was. A digital board i did not no nothing about this kind of lighting system and another thing was we were the headliner for this festival. And we were also doing a video for later release. After that we did a few tours of Europe then the band split up six years later. Now the band is back together with a few different players i look forward to doing the gigs. We do not carry our own light like we did in the 70s where we had two semis full. we carry our own liquid light show and video we are using lights what ever is available in the theatre we are playing I am. 72 year old and love it wish i new all about digital and led lighting and the boards of today. the band i am with and been with since 1974 is called NEKTAR we have a lightshow as well as lighting they Have about 20 albums and a few dvds I wish you all the best and keep up the good work yours. Peter Lango

[@manuelalvarezcastro2025]

23:32 holly shit that drop brou

[@manuelalvarezcastro2025]

Aztech Records muchos tenkius but i think that it’s a mushup, do you know the other song ?

[@manuelalvarezcastro2025]

23:35 listen ! It’s like a ghost sound 😂

[@INFIERNOTv]

5:19 best way to eat tacos here in Mexico city

[@RadINation]

Back up your LD. YES! I'm no where near the size of events your responsible for, but as a small time LD for a local band I have everything named so my fiance or another member could run the show if something happened.

[@ErickT_MX]

hey Christian, didn't know you were here in Mexico. I also performed at EDC too! but on the smallest stage (the BoomboxARTCAR). I'm always curious how big productions get done and you're one of my inspirations to one day achieve a big stage and, of course, try to give the best show ever. Thank you for sharing this!

[@christianjackson]

That’s awesome! Congrats on playing EDC

[@tgg_music2]

The hexagonal Circuit Grounds has been my favorite so far. I've been attending EDC Orlando since 2015.

[@rjgameing5136]

Heya Christian Jackson, I am a young DJ and LD in the Missoula MT area, and I believe you will be here for the Louis The Child show at the Kettlehouse that I will be attending. I love your content and have been inspired a lot by what you do. I was wondering if I could chat with you a bit while you're up here? Is that possible? Thank you so much!

[@christianjackson]

Totally! I’ll be there. Come find me at front of house before the show or just send me an email.

[@rjgameing5136]

@@christianjackson Okay! I'll shoot you an email quickly

[@COGSCNY]

19:40 as production manager this is my favorite game. Also I should say have your login credentials memorized for your cloud storage solution as mobile phones get lost stolen all the time.

[@emmanuelyngoma4268]

🇿🇲 I am from Zambia and I learn alot from your videos. I will always continue learning from the great Christian🙌🙌..

[@DustySeven7]

I also carry network gear for backup use. Since I am a Onyx programmer and tech, I have my personal laptop with the software and the show file ready in case the main rig provided crashes.

[@ItsM-px9sy]

I guess since I went to EDC Mexico and I'm always interersted on the behind the scenes of anything (specially music and live shows), I guess it was destiny to find your channel.

[@ShaffleOne]

13:40, I love to help people, so in my backpack I always have some cables like aux dongles and stuff! Also, I make backups everywhere. People, for real, do backups, its not complicated and not time consuming, but one time it will save your life! (I personally even have a backup server at home!) Christian, great video! You've always inspired me, now I'm a kinda popular LD in Montenegro :D

[@jantonimendoza7912]

EDC MEXICO es el mejor festival del mundo escenarios magicos buena decoracion y una exelente iluminacion la mejor amigo

[@bnjmO_O]

Confirmo,es el mejor sin duda ❤️

[@TheElectroclassic]

So glad meeting you! Thanks for taking the time to talk to your fans. Also, thanks for all of these videos you upload! I had a blast, and your work is simply jaw-dropping.

[@MG-ng6zl]

Love the videos and I'd like to thank you for the free info you give us. As a Mexican trying to come up in this lighting game, this video means alot during this time.

[@christianjackson]

Glad to help! Mexico was wonderful, can’t wait to return

[@jairmartinez584]

gracias gracias, realizaron un excelente trabajo. Lo disfrutamos mucho!!!

[@leunamedeejay9185]

eres un chingon !! amo tu trabajo todo lo que haces, transmites emociones tras el show visual!!

[@curly_]

OMG YES, always have a quick solution backup , saved my ass a few times, no system is 100%reliable

[@CameronKurtz-tp1vy]

Thanks for making this video!!!

[@shadowshapers]

First time I've ever been recommended a video of yours but I love learning more about show lighting and sound production, especially, the work and systems that go into them beforehand. You've earned a subscriber today!

[@christianjackson]

Thanks for taking the time to comment :)

[@ebeneniola915]

Bro love you for all the lecture so far,love from Nigeria

[@jorgesantana9009]

Had no idea you were lighting for that set !!! I was there and the show was fucking awesome. great job man !!!

[@shamimimran6639]

You're awesome sir..you’ve just blown my mind through You're work...

[@nigel9907]

I'm asking this a lot (but i think you've never replied) What do you think of the crazy lightning shows on hardstyle outdoor festivals like defqon (especially the endshow) and indoor hardstyle festivals like dediqated and reverze? Im curious about your thoughts on it and maybe if you like it could you make an in depth video about the complicated lighting they use? Because i sometimes see 15+ people working on the lights at the same time.

[@eliocortes5671]

Después de dos años de la publicación, puedo decir que haces un excelente trabajo(por algo te sigo), gracias a tus videos aprendí muchas cosas sobre la mesa Ma lighting. Ojalá vuelvas pronto a otro evento de esa magnitud, saludos 🙋🏽‍♂️ Christian Jackson

[@jairmartinez584]

thank you thank you you did an excellent job We enjoyed it very much!!!

[@jesusfloresmiranda4338]

One of the greatest´s set I´ve ever been, thnx a lot, much love from Mexico

[@CharlieStooks]

I was in the crowd!!!! It was incredible!!!

[@christianjackson]

Awesome!!

[@davidhiemer4134]

I would love to see you have a VJ host on the show such as a Jeremy Jones. Would love to get more VJ info to complement the LD stuff. Keep killing it man, thanks for the content!

[@andrewgrindley6773]

Great video. Having backups is something I've started to think about as well. I did a light show in my street on the 5th of November. It was outside and my light are not outdoor rated so I brought out a tarpaulin just in case it rained.

[@TheBassMaster56]

Video Idea: Guide for buying fixtures for different uses and purposes, moving heads and LED's :)

[@cw5522]

As someone else in a similar situation with vision, it's nice to know that it isn't that much of an impedance on actual show work.

[@kaim3ra17]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS! This is so interesting to watch the other side!!! I always wondered how it worked.

[@SebbeSebi]

I am a production manager for a big German full production company, doing mostly industry shows. Before I've been a light tech and OP. Good point, I always bring a spare set of glasses on every non-local national production that's longer than three days and every international production. Something I've learned the hard way is to always have a spare set of clothes (boxers, socks, t-shirt) when traveling with more than a carry-on. Had my luggage delayed on more than one occasion and it's not a great feeling to wear the same clothes on production as I've worn during traveling. Also in regards of fallback plans, all our production relevant docs such as CAD files or other stuff, copies of quotations etc. is on our company's server, usually also important emails so that if one of us ever can't make it and there's no way of at least a small briefing, they can just go through it and find everything they need. It also helps that in our office we are four project managers and we always kind of know what the other guys are working on, so taking over is even easier. As my main tools now are my laptop and phone I make sure to have everything from the server synched offline to my laptop and a USB drive and have two powerbanks for my phones. I also have small everyday needs distributed around my luggage, backpack and person, such as pain killers, tiny flash lights, pens and other bits and bobs.

[@xrey209]

Jeremy is so good man , I wanna say I got to see him work at NN for Tb

[@miguelangelroblesreyes6052]

Estaba esperando ahí para ver a Madeon y tú set estuvo interesante, espero y subas también tú set. ♥️

[@hugodelacruz142]

me perdí tu participación, te sigo desde hace tiempo, gracias, estare pendiente a tu regreso a mexico

[@jayja45]

USB drives should also go in a Peli micro case. I use the Peli 1020 with a USB drive for each console type I use, and I have a duplicate case of USBs. I also really like nodes that support DMX backup by sending data backwards from a backup node. Only ever use managed network switches so you can have a redundant path with RSTP or equivalent.

[@nayOsaR]

I attended LTC set and it was an amazing experience. The music, the visuals, the lights, all complemented so well, it was practically perfect! One of the best performances of the entire weekend! Nice work and vid Christian. Hope you guys can come again soon! Blessings from MX.

[@christianjackson]

Can’t wait to come back! Loved MX. thank you for your kind words :)

[@djwachy1234567890]

Bien tenerte por acá en México, saludos Great having in México, cheers. Btw I'm from Mexico, great videos

[@joerunge3915]

Love the videos! Thanks for making them

[@aarnez33]

Always wondered who was behind the scenes for the here for now tour. You’ve done a crazy job man. Best show I’ve ever seen. 💜

[@internetuser3748]

Would love to see more content like this! Your work is awesome

[@digimon916]

Love this channel. Want to get in the industry (went back for an electronics degree just bc of this) and been wanting to find a channel like this. Love the art, tech, profressional, and legal stuff. So much insight! Can you do a video explaining the art behind lighting: color, light, composition theory? Maybe some general stuff and some of your personal favorite tricks/combinations? Thanks...

[@bnjmO_O]

No entendí nada jaja Pero se rifaron en EDC MX hubo unas visuales increíbles,buen trabajo🤯🔥

[@moritz_p]

One time I really f*cked up and didn't realize I was overwriting a bunch of effects when preparing for a show. I then saved it which overwrote everything and I didn't have any backups. Found out about this like 10 minutes before the show and tried my best to repair it all but it was the worst... Learned a lot from that - now always bringing a backup and I will never overwrite a show file right before the show again.

[@sickboymxdubstep]

thanks for a amazing Show!!

[@arturocabrera5295]

Cristian was there what a great show congratulations

[@lukewyn-harris5628]

Hey Christian, you can actually get the google drive app to make it sync to a local folder like Dropbox!

[@raziell.v7394]

Im from México and I go this edc only to see louis thank you

[@christianjackson]

Thanks for coming!

[@hectorvieyra1403]

I am so happy that I found this video, thank you :)

[@El_Bartto]

contact lenses are my life, without them I'm technically/legally blind

[@christianjackson]

A lot of people don’t realize how limiting it can be

[@natyitz]

Magic

[@denversbestdjs430]

These shows look amazing!

[@mynitydj]

While the song free it was my moment when you pushed the button for fireworks hahahah your work is dooooope man congrats!!

[@angellopessini5763]

in the minute 22:02 It is normal to see people with visuals working that way, I also work but in assembly and lighting and it is the best greetings from Chile

[@karthikvenugopal9139]

really great video chris! i just keep waiting for your videos. Although i wish i could watch the whole show in the pov mode XD ...the other parts in the video are truly valuable. Great videos !!!

[@genjid4916]

the video we have been waiting for

[@vsevkrawczeniuk8019]

At 25:28, is that an ETC Express 48/96 running the pyro? Fascinating. I need to know more about this!

[@zacharystuart6329]

Love this

[@moto1594]

Yes always have backups. U da man Christian :)

[@zachp1894]

Is that an ETC Express firing Pyro at 25:25?

[@Jesse-vc2zm]

I don’t even work in this field but your videos always have me so intrigued 👌🏻

[@mickeywalker4327]

HI SIR I LOVE YOUR WORK..I LOVE TO LEARN CONCERT LIGHTING BUT THERE IS NO COLLEGE OR INSTITUTE WHERE I LIVE.. PLEASE MAKE A LIGHTING COURSE SO THAT WE CAN LEARN WITHOUT GOING TO OTHER COUNTRIES.

[@emrehtoehtuoydna3804]

Trippy.. Saw this video right when I needed to. I have had a decline in my vision over the last 2 years and I just got glasses yesterday. My visions not to bad, like I can't read small to medium print on the tv 3-4 meters away and a stage from FOH is pretty fuzzy, maybe half as bad as your simulation. I do projection mapping for mainly psytrance and other psychedelic music gigs. My vision deteriation had me depressed for a while in a 'How ironic, the visuals/lighting guy can't see' sort of way... Knowing that someone at your level with way worse vision then mine (nice one on the simulation btw) still plows forward with spectacular results, really raised my spirits a lot! :) I can't explain why it's bumbed me out so much when there is a simple fix (glasses/contacts). You ever feel something like that? It's like I was beating myself up over the irony of the situation.. I'm prone to that sort of thinking, i'm one of those 'you can't hurt me more then I hurt myself' types lol Anyways, thanks for the energy lift and keep doing what you're doing man :)

[@xMAKYRA]

This is really interesting seeing the light show perspective!

[@christianjackson]

Thanks for watching :)

[@markjohnmoral1891]

Hello, I'm from the Philippines!! Been watching your videos for a while and I like it. I'm a beginner Dj and Ld. Just using an analog mixer and a DMX 512 controller on a couple of lights for my small lights and sound rental. Hoping that you'll have a show one day here in my country and see you there!! :)

[@erickaguilar6742]

Good Work..... from Mexico SERPRO👍

[@slowgold20]

Wishing R90 and Precision (and you) good luck the next couple months :(

[@jeffeffery8181]

This was great info about your setup and software layouts. I thought cutting the pixel map in half and mirroring it was a clever way to simplify it and make it symmetrical

[@RobertoGPlay]

Plz you need to put more fireworks next time , we love you guys, thanks for that amazing job

[@timdmx512]

another great video buddy! nice to see the Midifighter again at FOH

[@rafaelvalderrama1368]

I hope you enjoyed Mexico city,looks like you ate good tacos and beer

[@DRSJawsCo]

Almost as cool as the creation of original Music and all that goes into it. Thanks.

[@DRSJawsCo]

And Razer. Just nice.

[@ENPIus]

I can’t see any shows becoming unmanned. The human element is always there. The run sheet is always going to be somewhat modified.

[@powerdroid]

Bit of advice..... Being on time for lobby call is being late. Always show up 10-15 minutes before the scheduled time.

[@donhossy4526]

Used to be short sighted which made lighting a problem, got laser and it's fine now

[@djghostdj2404]

24:13 track???? Plssssss

[@chriscottonschwab5164]

Emmanuel Guzman Whethan- That’s too slow

[@liamtwentyman7275]

I work in theatre, so mildly different backups, but some similarities. If I can get my hands on a second script (As I work musicals, those are generally quite controlled), I will hard duplicate out my cues from one to another. Multiple pencils and pens in different pockets of my bag in the event a pocket splits etc. I have multiple backups of my show files in multiple locations. Also earplugs! I always try to have at least one form of ear protection with me at all times, in the event it is needed. I also like to have a plan in the event a console dies, about what to do to swap over. Due to space limitations, I cannot have it setup and able to swap during a show, but having thought about what it would take to readdress lights and such to get a basic plot running on a simple desk is something I keep in my mind as a disaster level plan B.

[@cyberoverkill5844]

I wanna catch you at EDC! I'm ALWAYS checking out the lighting crew, I'll definitely try to find you!

[@DJBONES]

I WAS THERE, GREAT FUCKING LIVE SET BRO!

[@beatfactoryaudioeiluminaci6867]

Man! Your the best, im your fan! I hope next EDC i can meet you this time i couldnt go

[@skaterman160]

i instantly knew who was VJ -ing! such a great guy to work with!

[@christianjackson]

Agreed!

[@patbrown4218]

Fuck Yeah Christian !

[@christianjackson]

Wasssup Pat! Nice work on that pyro my dude

[@stefanoromanello]

Can you please make a video where you take a big project for a festival like this and you explain whats in your MA screens, the macros that youre using , the cues, faders etc ?? I know that maybe you want to keep your work for you because its hours of work but I hope you can arrange something. I'm not light dj and I'm always curious about whats going on in these MAs during these festivals..

[@stevenevans391]

3d cam footage is a nice touch!

[@christianjackson]

Had to try out my new toy :)

[@KCT-ideas]

i really really like your videos about how you control lights awesomely, i am using mini pearl 1024a for the 1st time the other day for a disco party. i hope i can achieve a little lighting style like what you always did in your gigs . 🍺

[@Oneloudest]

Google has a desktop app called Google Backup and Sync, does exactly what you said you use dropbox for.

[@dwsnb]

Thanks for another great video! I really want to watch the Here For Now 2020 tour but none of the dates work for me.